Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

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Job description

There is a $2,500 sign-on bonus available for this position. Relocation assistance is also available on a case-by-case basis.

Performs all aspects of laboratory testing in one or more sections of laboratory.

Principal Accountabilities

* Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of test results and/or blood products by performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

* Performs analytic procedures, including testing of specimens and/or blood products, reviewing results and interpreting results.

* Performs post-analytic procedures, including result release/reporting, result correction/amendment, responding to inquiries, and specimen storage and retrieval.

* Performs pre-analytic procedures, including test order entry, specimen collection, specimen processing and/or blood product handling.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

* Baccalaureate degree in Biology or a related Science is required.
* A current valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license is required.

Experience:

* Current experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in one or more sections of the laboratory is highly desirable.

* Experience providing laboratory testing for similar patient populations (examples include pediatric, neonatal, oncology, perinatal and cardiac) is highly desirable.

* Experience working in a laboratory with a computerized laboratory information system is highly desirable.

Knowledge:

* Knowledge of theory and test application of clinical chemistry, hematology/microscopy and coagulation are required.

* Knowledge of tranfusion service and flow cytometry theory and test applications may be required if working in those areas.

Skills:

* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a complex, fast-paced environment and take appropriate actions in challenging situations.